Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
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Excellent surgeon. He has taken great care of me. I highly recommend him.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Horrible bedside manner. Spends no time answering questions. Acts as if I’m wasting his time by being in his office. I had to google information about my injury because he literally just walked out of the room after telling me I may have a rotator cuff injury:
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Most of my review of this Dr was left in my review of the clinic. He has ignored my symptoms, interrupted me, and tried to send me back to work before I met the requirements. He is by far the worst doctor I’ve ever had.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Thank you!! I feel amazing!!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Super attentive, knowledgeable and kind
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Benafield Jr was friendly & very thorough. He easily diagnosed my problem & gave proper treatment.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
The best Dr! He is caring and helped us to understand just what he would be doing to my husbands wrist and why.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
I like his no nonsense approach. He explains issues well and addresses concerns.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Se rating comments
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable.
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
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Bentonville
1800 SE Moberly Lane Bentonville, AR 72712
Fayetteville
3317 N. Wimberly Fayetteville, AR 72703
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. was born in Fort Worth, TX, and grew up in Conway, AR. Dr. Benafield attended Hendrix College where he was an NAIA All American swimmer, graduating cum laude, With distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. He joined the clinic in 2000 and practices at both the Fayetteville and Bentonville clinics. His practice focus is hand and upper extremity surgery with a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda and their children. They are avid runners and sci-fi/comic book nerds. He is also a political enthusiast. Micah 6:8
Excellent surgeon. He has taken great care of me. I highly recommend him.
Horrible bedside manner. Spends no time answering questions. Acts as if I’m wasting his time by being in his office. I had to google information about my injury because he literally just walked out of the room after telling me I may have a rotator cuff injury:
Most of my review of this Dr was left in my review of the clinic. He has ignored my symptoms, interrupted me, and tried to send me back to work before I met the requirements. He is by far the worst doctor I’ve ever had.
Thank you!! I feel amazing!!
Super attentive, knowledgeable and kind
Dr Benafield Jr was friendly & very thorough. He easily diagnosed my problem & gave proper treatment.
The best Dr! He is caring and helped us to understand just what he would be doing to my husbands wrist and why.
I like his no nonsense approach. He explains issues well and addresses concerns.
Se rating comments
Very knowledgeable.